Access to the API is available to everyone with a Noun Project account (including users with Playground accounts). Once you have logged in, visit the app management page to generate a new API key or manage existing keys. It is important that you treat this key as if it were a secret password. With an API key and secret, anyone can access endpoints from your account.

The API is secured with OAuth 1.0a. You must use your client key and secret to sign requests when accessing the API. There are many established libraries that will take care of authenticating calls for you. There is no need to provide an access token as our API endpoints do not yet support granting access to a users private data.

The following is a list of unofficial tools by our community to help you along with development. If you experience any issues, please reach out to the individual as we’re not affiliated with these projects.